Identify the operation to perform to the equation to isolate the variable.
-$24=\frac{1}{2} n$
A) Divide by 3
B) Multiply by 6
C) Multiply by $\frac{1}{2}$ or Divide by 2
D) Multiply by 2 or Divide by $\frac{1}{2}$

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To isolate $n$, you need to eliminate the fraction $\frac{1}{2}$ that is multiplying $n$. You can do this by multiplying both sides of the equation by the reciprocal of $\frac{1}{2}$, which is 2. This is equivalent to dividing by $\frac{1}{2}$.

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Identify the Operation to Perform to the Equation to Isolate $24=\frac{1}{2} n$